US EditionAngelina Jolie Fields Questions on U.S. Politics in San Sebastian: “I Love My Country,” But “I Don’t Recognize It At This Time”
Angelina Jolie criticized growing restrictions on free speech in the US and called societal divisions dangerous while promoting her film at an international festival.
- On Sunday, Angelina Jolie expressed her concerns about the state of free expression in the U.S. while speaking at an event during the San Sebastian film festival.
- Her statements came shortly after ABC indefinitely suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! following controversy sparked by Kimmel's remarks regarding the recent killing of conservative figure Charlie Kirk.
- Jolie expressed that she loves her country but does not recognize it due to increasing restrictions on personal expression, calling these 'very, very heavy times'.
- She cautioned that any action restricting individual freedoms and expressions poses serious risks, and hinted that she might relocate abroad once her youngest children are grown.
- Her statements highlight broader cultural concerns amid debates over free speech in the U.S. and significant backlash against Kimmel's suspension from diverse political and entertainment figures.
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Angelina Jolie doesn't 'recognise' the US anymore: 'These are very heavy times'
Bisexual icon Angelina Jolie has voiced concerns over threats to free expression in the US, stating, “I don’t recognise my country”. The Mr, & Mrs. Smith star presented her latest film, Couture, directed and written by Alice Wincour, at Spain’s San Sebastián film festival on Sunday (21 September). Amid US president Donald Trump suggesting that TV networks opposed to him should have their licenses “taken away,” and the recent suspension of Jimm…
During her time at the San Sebastián Festival, the actress expressed her love for the USA, but acknowledged that she is going through complicated moments at the political level.
'Very dangerous': Actress Angelina Jolie says she doesn't 'recognize' America
Actress, filmmaker and humanitarian Angelina Jolie said she doesn't recognize the United States anymore when asked by a Spanish film festival journalist what she was “afraid of as an artist and as an American” in the wake of President Donald Trump's latest attacks on free speech, reports The Hill.Jolie, speaking at the San Sebastián Film Festival in Spain in support of her latest movie Couture, said “It's obviously a very difficult question. Onl…
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Angelina Jolie addressed the ongoing free speech debate in the United States. The Oscar-winning actress was asked at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain over the weekend, “What are you afraid of as an artist and as an American?” “It’s a very difficult question,” Jolie responded, according to The Guardian. “I love my country, but right now, I don’t recognize my country,” Jolie said. “I’ve always live…
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Angelina Jolie addressed the ongoing free speech debate in the United States. The Oscar-winning actress was asked at the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain over the weekend, “What are you afraid of as an artist and as an American?” “It’s a very difficult question,” Jolie responded, according to The Guardian. “I love my country, but right now, I don’t recognize my country,” Jolie said. “I’ve always live…
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